Grade 9 Integrated Science Scheme of Work

Wk.	Lsn	Strand	Sub-strand	Lesson Learning Outcomes	Learning Experiences	Key Inquiry Question(s)	Learning Resources	Assessment Methods	Reflection
1	1	Living Things and their Environment	Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal..	Learners observe fruits and seeds from the locality, categorise them by mode of dispersal and discuss the importance of dispersal.	Why is fruit and seed dispersal important in plants?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess classification chart, drawings, oral responses and portfolio evidence.	Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
2	1	Living Things and their Environment	Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components..	Learners investigate living and non-living factors in the environment, identify interactions and discuss how abiotic factors affect organisms.	What is the role of living and non-living factors in environments?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use field notes, interaction chart, oral questioning and group presentation.	Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
3	1	Living Things and their Environment	Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow..	Learners identify what organisms feed on, construct food chains and food webs, and discuss the role of decomposers in recycling nutrients.	How does energy flow in an ecosystem?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess food-chain/web construction, peer review and written explanation.	Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
4	1	Living Things and their Environment	Interdependence of Life: effects of human activities on the environment.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Interdependence of Life: effects of human activities on the environment..	Learners research habitat change, hunting, poaching and introduction of new organisms, then propose conservation actions.	How do human activities affect the environment?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use scenario responses, conservation plan and oral presentation.	Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Interdependence of Life: effects of human activities on the environment. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
5	1	Force and Energy	Curved Mirrors: types and terms used in curved mirrors.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Curved Mirrors: types and terms used in curved mirrors..	Learners discuss concave, convex and parabolic mirrors, identify aperture, pole, centre of curvature, principal axis, focus and focal length.	How are curved mirrors used in day-to-day life?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess labelled diagrams, terminology quiz and oral explanation.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Curved Mirrors: types and terms used in curved mirrors. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
6	1	Force and Energy	Curved Mirrors: image formation and characteristics.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Curved Mirrors: image formation and characteristics..	Learners locate images formed by concave and convex mirrors, draw ray diagrams and compare image characteristics at different object positions.	How do curved mirrors form images?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use ray-diagram rubric, practical observation and learner correction.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Curved Mirrors: image formation and characteristics. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
7	1	Force and Energy	Curved Mirrors: applications in daily life.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Curved Mirrors: applications in daily life..	Learners discuss solar concentrators, car headlamps, shaving mirrors, dentists mirrors, telescopes and surveillance mirrors.	Why are curved mirrors useful in daily life?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess application chart, group responses and exit ticket.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Curved Mirrors: applications in daily life. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
8	1	Force and Energy	Waves: generation and classification of waves.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Waves: generation and classification of waves..	Learners brainstorm waves, use slinky springs, ropes, water or sound sources to generate waves and classify them as longitudinal or transverse.	How are waves generated in nature?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use practical checklist, classification table and oral questioning.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Waves: generation and classification of waves. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
9	1	Force and Energy	Waves: characteristics and wave equation.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Waves: characteristics and wave equation..	Learners demonstrate amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, speed and phase, then solve simple wave-speed problems.	How do wave characteristics help us describe waves?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess calculations, diagrams, group activity and short quiz.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Waves: characteristics and wave equation. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
10	1	Force and Energy	Waves: remote sensing and applications.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Waves: remote sensing and applications..	Learners discuss reflection, absorption and transmission in remote sensing and research applications in medicine, communication, cooking and drones.	How are waves applied in our day-to-day life?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Use research notes, presentation rubric and learner reflection.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Waves: remote sensing and applications. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
11	1	Integrated Science Skills	Integrated practical task on ecosystems, curved mirrors and waves.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Integrated practical task on ecosystems, curved mirrors and waves..	Learners rotate through stations on food webs, mirror diagrams and wave demonstrations, then compile evidence in portfolios.	How can scientific models help us explain observations?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Assess station tasks, practical observation, portfolio evidence and remediation notes.	Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated practical task on ecosystems, curved mirrors and waves. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
12	1	Integrated Science Skills	Remediation and enrichment for Living Things and Force and Energy.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Remediation and enrichment for Living Things and Force and Energy..	Learners revisit difficult concepts, redo diagrams and experiments, use peer support and extend through research or model making.	Which science ideas need more evidence or practice?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	Update intervention records, corrected work and enrichment products.	Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Remediation and enrichment for Living Things and Force and Energy. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
13	1	Integrated Science Skills	End-term review and assessment for Term 2 Integrated Science.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to End-term review and assessment for Term 2 Integrated Science..	Learners complete written and practical assessment, update portfolios and set targets for Term 3 learning.	How can science skills help us solve environmental and energy problems?	KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.	File marks, learner support notes, records of work and teacher reflection.	Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on End-term review and assessment for Term 2 Integrated Science. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Wk.

Lsn

Strand

Sub-strand

Lesson Learning Outcomes

Learning Experiences

Key Inquiry Question(s)

Learning Resources

Assessment Methods

Reflection

Living Things and their Environment

Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal..

Learners observe fruits and seeds from the locality, categorise them by mode of dispersal and discuss the importance of dispersal.

Why is fruit and seed dispersal important in plants?

KICD Grade 9 Integrated Science curriculum design, charts, specimens, models, hand lenses, mirrors, slinky springs, digital resources, locally available materials, laboratory apparatus and learner portfolios.

Assess classification chart, drawings, oral responses and portfolio evidence.

Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Living Things and their Environment

Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components..

Learners investigate living and non-living factors in the environment, identify interactions and discuss how abiotic factors affect organisms.

What is the role of living and non-living factors in environments?

Use field notes, interaction chart, oral questioning and group presentation.

Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Living Things and their Environment

Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow..

Learners identify what organisms feed on, construct food chains and food webs, and discuss the role of decomposers in recycling nutrients.

How does energy flow in an ecosystem?

Assess food-chain/web construction, peer review and written explanation.

Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Living Things and their Environment

Interdependence of Life: effects of human activities on the environment.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Interdependence of Life: effects of human activities on the environment..

Learners research habitat change, hunting, poaching and introduction of new organisms, then propose conservation actions.

How do human activities affect the environment?

Use scenario responses, conservation plan and oral presentation.

Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Interdependence of Life: effects of human activities on the environment. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Force and Energy

Curved Mirrors: types and terms used in curved mirrors.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Curved Mirrors: types and terms used in curved mirrors..

Learners discuss concave, convex and parabolic mirrors, identify aperture, pole, centre of curvature, principal axis, focus and focal length.

How are curved mirrors used in day-to-day life?

Assess labelled diagrams, terminology quiz and oral explanation.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Curved Mirrors: types and terms used in curved mirrors. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Force and Energy

Curved Mirrors: image formation and characteristics.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Curved Mirrors: image formation and characteristics..

Learners locate images formed by concave and convex mirrors, draw ray diagrams and compare image characteristics at different object positions.

How do curved mirrors form images?

Use ray-diagram rubric, practical observation and learner correction.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Curved Mirrors: image formation and characteristics. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Force and Energy

Curved Mirrors: applications in daily life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Curved Mirrors: applications in daily life..

Learners discuss solar concentrators, car headlamps, shaving mirrors, dentists mirrors, telescopes and surveillance mirrors.

Why are curved mirrors useful in daily life?

Assess application chart, group responses and exit ticket.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Curved Mirrors: applications in daily life. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Force and Energy

Waves: generation and classification of waves.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Waves: generation and classification of waves..

Learners brainstorm waves, use slinky springs, ropes, water or sound sources to generate waves and classify them as longitudinal or transverse.

How are waves generated in nature?

Use practical checklist, classification table and oral questioning.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Waves: generation and classification of waves. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Force and Energy

Waves: characteristics and wave equation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Waves: characteristics and wave equation..

Learners demonstrate amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, speed and phase, then solve simple wave-speed problems.

How do wave characteristics help us describe waves?

Assess calculations, diagrams, group activity and short quiz.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Waves: characteristics and wave equation. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Force and Energy

Waves: remote sensing and applications.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Waves: remote sensing and applications..

Learners discuss reflection, absorption and transmission in remote sensing and research applications in medicine, communication, cooking and drones.

How are waves applied in our day-to-day life?

Use research notes, presentation rubric and learner reflection.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Waves: remote sensing and applications. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Integrated Science Skills

Integrated practical task on ecosystems, curved mirrors and waves.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Integrated practical task on ecosystems, curved mirrors and waves..

Learners rotate through stations on food webs, mirror diagrams and wave demonstrations, then compile evidence in portfolios.

How can scientific models help us explain observations?

Assess station tasks, practical observation, portfolio evidence and remediation notes.

Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated practical task on ecosystems, curved mirrors and waves. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Integrated Science Skills

Remediation and enrichment for Living Things and Force and Energy.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Remediation and enrichment for Living Things and Force and Energy..

Learners revisit difficult concepts, redo diagrams and experiments, use peer support and extend through research or model making.

Which science ideas need more evidence or practice?

Update intervention records, corrected work and enrichment products.

Most learners were able to collect force-extension data, plot or interpret the pattern, and describe the behaviour of the spring within the elastic limit. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Remediation and enrichment for Living Things and Force and Energy. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Integrated Science Skills

End-term review and assessment for Term 2 Integrated Science.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to End-term review and assessment for Term 2 Integrated Science..

Learners complete written and practical assessment, update portfolios and set targets for Term 3 learning.

How can science skills help us solve environmental and energy problems?

File marks, learner support notes, records of work and teacher reflection.

Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on End-term review and assessment for Term 2 Integrated Science. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

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Week 1 , Lesson 1

Strand: Living Things and their Environment
Sub-strand: Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal..
Reflection: Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Reproduction in Plants: fruits, seeds and dispersal. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Week 2 , Lesson 1

Strand: Living Things and their Environment
Sub-strand: Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components..
Reflection: Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Interdependence of Life: biotic and abiotic components. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Week 3 , Lesson 1

Strand: Living Things and their Environment
Sub-strand: Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Integrated Science knowledge, skills, values and reflection related to Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow..
Reflection: Most learners were able to observe, investigate and explain the concept using evidence from the activity or experiment. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Interdependence of Life: food chains, food webs and energy flow. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.